Which exercise is best for blood sugar, walking or jogging? The answer might surprise you . . .
In a recent study, walking briskly for 30 minutes five times a week appeared to be more effective than jogging when it came to lowering diabetes risk.
Pick a Winner
Okay, so walking definitely has it merits. But so does running -- and swimming, and hiking, and biking. The kind of exercise that is best for you is something that you will do consistently -- whatever it may be. Just make sure you cover all the bases; you need a mix of strength, stamina, and flexibility training in your routine. (Ready to tie up your shoelaces and start walking? Chart your progress with the RealAge Walking Tracker.)
Walk It Off
As for walking vs. running: Both improve insulin sensitivity, which helps your body use glucose efficiently. But in a study, walking improved pancreatic function more than running did for a group of middle-aged, overweight, sedentary folks with high cholesterol. Why? Researchers suspect moderate-intensity exercise ramps up fat burning more than vigorous-intensity exercise -- and that could explain the results. (Get slim with this fat-burning walking workout video.)
(Source: http://www.realage.com/tips/the-exercise-that-is-best-for-blood-sugar)
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